American Beauty: 100 Years of Cosmetics and Beauty Boosters

At NSSC, Nielsen Campus:

Leslie Goddard, Actress, Historian, Author

Remember Fire and Ice lipstick? What about rubber girdles and cake mascara? From squeezing into corsets to smearing their skin with cosmetics, American women have gone to amusing and sometimes horrifying lengths in their quest for beauty. Travel through more than a century of magazine ads, photographs, and vintage memorabilia to learn the fascinating stories behind such female enhancements as the push-up bra, the girdle, crinoline skirts, chip-proof nail polish, and kiss-proof lipstick. This illustrated talk is both a fun, nostalgic look back at the beauty industry and a fascinating exploration of the cultural meanings of beauty ideals.

Pre-registration is recommended. Call NSSC today to register: 847-784-6030, Web site: www.nssc.org

Monday,7/8, 1pm - 2:30pm

$10 member; $12 non-member JT4102A